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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a special auction of an M1D Garand sniper rifle – a highly collectible piece of American military history! This unique rifle will be available on CMP’s Online Auction site beginning Nov. 18, with bids accepted until Nov. 30.

The auction is hosted by the CMP to raise funds toward a U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) Exhibit at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Ga. – in the hopes of contributing to the preservation and legacy of U.S. military marksmanship programs and ensuring future generations learn the significance these units have played in national defense and marksmanship excellence.

The auctioned M1D Garand includes all original GI parts such as the original cheek pad and M84 scope, making this a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire a historically significant firearm while supporting a meaningful cause. The minimum starting bid will begin at $1,000. Read more

Phoenix, Ariz. – Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA), a premier provider and manufacturer of the finest AR-type rifles in the world, is excited to announce the release of their newest rifle product offering, the Light Modular Rifle (LMR) BASE Rifle. The LMR BASE Rifle combines the high-quality craftsmanship that POF-USA is known for, offering a feature-rich AR platform chambered in .308 Winchester (308 Win.) at an extremely competitive entry-level price.

The LMR BASE rifle incorporates POF-USA’s renowned craftsmanship and is designed as a compact, lightweight alternative to traditional AR-10 platforms chambered in .308 Win. With similar dimensions and weight to an AR-15, this new model is not classified as an AR-10 due to its unique design elements.

As with all POF-USA firearms, the LMR BASE rifle is 100% American-made and designed for precision and reliability. Built with affordability in mind, the LMR BASE offers shooters an accessible yet feature-rich option that includes: Read more

Building on the success of Hatsan’s Hydra QE multi-caliber PCP air rifle, HatsanUSA is introducing the Hydra Arrow. With the ability to shoot commercially available 20” crossbow arrows with .30” inner diameter, this new arrow launcher will turn heads. Available in a durable synthetic stock with texturing for better grip and control. It features the patented Versi-Cal Technology, an interchangeable caliber system that allows the shooter to trade calibers with a single thumbscrew.

The VCT system couples a caliber-specific receiver and barrel into a single interchangeable module, enabling the scope to remain mounted and zeroed in with each caliber used. A knurled screw located at the rear of the receiver locks the upper module onto the lower receiver, allowing caliber changes in just a few seconds. The Hydra Arrow also features Hatsan’s 2-stage, fully adjustable, match Quattro trigger. Read more

Hit the Woods with Two New Turkey Hunting Shotguns, Loaded with Every Feature You Need

Dickinson Arms, a world-renowned leader in high-quality firearms, is well-known for quality shotguns and is strutting into the turkey-hunting scene with two new shotguns that are primed to gobble up the market this season. These new 12-gauge shotguns, one semi-automatic and one pump-action gun, are loaded with the features turkey hunters demand.

The pump-action Commando XX3T-C-2 and semi-automatic 212C24-OS are built with the world’s most advanced CNC manufacturing technology. Both are finished in Mossy Oak™ Obsession camouflage, perfect for blending into any conditions. Both 12-gauge shotguns have a 3-inch chamber.

The 212C24-OS semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun has a contoured, pistol-grip stock and a 24-inch barrel with ventilated rib. It comes with hi-vis fiber optic front and rear sights as well as picatinny railing on the top of the receiver, so you can mount the turkey optic of your choice. It also comes with an extended extra-full choke that has been tested for extremely tight patterns with multiple types of ammo, ensuring it has the best possible performance. You get an included hard-side carrying case and a magazine capacity-limiting plug. Being semi-automatic means you have extremely fast follow-up shots, just in case the tom moves at the last minute. Read more

Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, is now offering its popular Model 334 bolt action rifle in a Mossy Oak Terra Gila camo stock and five total calibers.

The Savage Model 334 has long been recognized as a benchmark for value and performance, and the addition of 30-06 Springfield and 270 Winchester chamberings further enhances its versatility. These new calibers are available in all models, including the Walnut and Synthetic stocks, ensuring that every shooter can find the perfect fit for their shooting style.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Model 334 in Mossy Oak Terra Gila camo while also expanding the caliber options to include 30-06 Springfield and 270 Winchester to the 334 family,” said RJ Contorno, Senior Product Manager at Savage Arms. “These additions demonstrate our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality firearms that deliver both performance and value.”

The Savage Model 334 boasts a range of features that make it a standout choice for shooters of all levels. Its 3-position safety provides added peace of mind, while the 60-degree bolt lift with three locking lugs ensures smooth and reliable operation. The ergonomic stock and recoil pad offer enhanced comfort and control, allowing for more accurate and enjoyable shooting experiences. Read more

Leading Online Retailer is the Premiere Destination for the Best Holiday Deals

Gun owners, get ready to lock and load on incredible savings. Guns.com, the premiere online destination for buying and selling firearms, launches Early Access Black Friday today at 9:00 am EST. Millions of gun owners will find huge savings on firearms, suppressors, ammo, magazines, optics, gear, and more to kick-off the holiday season of savings.

Sign up at https://www.guns.com/email-sign-up to ensure you receive the best deals leading into Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Early access deals give customers instant savings on many top brands, including: Read more

Heckler & Koch, the global leader in small arms, is excited to announce the release of the new MR A4 Series. The MR556 A4 and MR762 A4 are the latest products released by HK-USA. The A4’s updated furniture and fully ambidextrous controls make it more user-friendly than ever. A new lifetime barrel bore guarantee, an HK first, reflects HK’s confidence in this no-compromise civilian product.

“Our testing has shown our proprietary cannon-grade steel barrels vastly outperform so-called mil-spec barrels in both accuracy and durability,” HK Director of Business Development Nathan Shueth said. “We’re so confident in our barrels that we now guarantee them for life. You shoot it out, we’ll replace it. Period.”

Schueth said HK tested the MR556 A4 head-to-head with a with a mil-spec chrome-lined barrel to compare accuracy and durability. After 12,000 rounds, the HK experienced no degradation in accuracy, while the mil-spec competitor was shooting groups 2.5X larger than its baseline.

The updated MR rifles are feature-rich and now reflect the latest technologies included in the newest models of the select-fire HK416 and HK417 they are patterned after. A few key updates include a 2-position adjustable gas block for shooting suppressed or un-suppressed, a new fully ambidextrous lower receiver (bolt catch/release, magazine release, 45-degree selector levers) and new slimline handguard and buttstock. At launch, the MR556 A4 will come in two barrel lengths: a 11.5 in. pistol configuration, and a 16.5 in. Rifle. The MR762 A4 will ship with a 16.5 in. barrel.

The MR556 A4 will begin shipping to HK Dealers on November 25th, 2024. Find your local HK Dealer by visiting https://hk-usa.com/dealer-locator/ Read more